Nicole Scherzinger | Biography, News, Photos and Videos | Contactmusic.com Biography Nicole Scherzinger (born Nicole Prescovia Elikolani Valiente Scherzinger, 29.6.1978) Nicole Scherzinger is a lead member of the Pussycat Dolls and is also dating the Formula One champion driver Lewis Hamilton. Childhood: Nicole Scherzinger was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Alfonso Valiente and Rosemary. Her father is of Filipino descent and her mother is of Russian descent. Her parents separated when she was a baby and her maternal family moved to Louisville, Kentucky. It was in Louisville that Nicole Scherzinger began performing, attending the Youth Performing Arts School at DuPont Manual High School. She was the first runner-up at the 1996 Kentucky State Fair's talent contest. Studying at Wright State University, Scherzinger majored in acting and musical theatre, performing in productions of Show Boat and Chicago. In 1999, Nicole Scherzinger put her studies on hold in order to sing backing vocals for the rock band Days of the New.

Entertainment Career: Nicole Scherzinger was picked as one of the girl group Eden's Crush when she was on the TV series Popstars, becoming one of the group's main vocalists. Their 2001 single 'Get Over Yourself (Goodbye)' hit number one in the US sales charts and as a result, Eden's Crush supported Jessica Simpson and *NSync on tour. Since the band split, Nicole Scherzinger has stated that she did not enjoy her time in the band, but that it toughened her up and enabled her to be successful in the Pussycat Dolls. After Eden's Crush disbanded, Nicole Scherzinger released a few solo records, using the stage name Nicole Kea. One of her tracks, 'Breakfast in Bed' was used on the soundtrack to 50 First Dates, starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. Nicole Scherzinger joined the burlesque troupe the Pussycat Dolls, as they were being re-moulded as recording artists. Scherzinger had previously seen the troupe perform on The Late Show with David Letterman, when Carmen Electra sang 'Big Spender'.

The debut album from Pussycat Dolls was entitled PCD and was released in 2005. The lead single from Pussycat Dolls was 'Don't Cha', which became a global success. Originally, the song had been performed by Tori Alamaze and featured Busta Rhymes. The second single from the album, 'Stickwitu' was the band's second number one in the UK. A follow-up single, 'Beep', featured will.i.am from Black Eyed Peas but did not perform as well as its predecessors. 'Buttons' featured Snoop Dogg and reached number three on the UK singles chart. The sixth single from the album was 'Wait a Minute', which featured Timbaland. After being selected to open for Black Eyed Peas on tour, Pussycat Dolls were also chosen to support Christina Aguilera, with Rihanna as the opening act in the UK. Nicole Scherzinger's vocal talent was singled out by many and she went on to record a number of duets with artists such as Will Smith, Shaggy and Diddy. To expound on her own popularity, Nicole Scherzinger released a debut album, entitled Her Name Is Nicole.

She worked with songwriters such as Sean Garrett and Polow da Don and 'Whatever U Like' also featured the rapper T.I. The album also saw Scherzinger work with Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol, Pharrell Williams, The Neptunes, Sting and Ne-Yo. The second album from Pussycat Dolls was Doll Domination, in 2008. Following their World Domination Tour, Scherzinger told the press that she planned to work with Lady Gaga and A.R. Rahman. One single from the album, 'Watcha Think About That', featured Missy Elliott. Their single 'Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)' was featured on the soundtrack to Danny Boyle's Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire. In January 2010, it was reported that Nicole Scherzinger was working on a second album of solo material, working with the likes of Ne-Yo and Jay Sean. Later that year, Nicole Scherzinger took part in and won the TV reality contest, Dancing with the Stars. Other celebrities in the series included Pamela Anderson, Shannen Doherty, Buzz Aldrin and Aiden Turner.

In July, 2010, Nicole Scherzinger attended the Manchester auditions of the UK talent contest, X Factor as a guest judge with Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh, whilst Dannii Minogue was on maternity leave. Personal Life: Having previously dated the actor Talan Torriero, Nicole Scherzinger is now dating Lewis Hamilton, the former Formula One world champion driver. Biography by Contactmusic.com Nicole Scherzinger - Bio, Facts, Family | Famous Birthdays Nicole Scherzinger Cancer Singer#17 About She gained fame as a member of The Pussycat Dolls, the burlesque-inspired singing group whose singles "Come to Me" and "Baby Love" became worldwide hits. She won Dancing with the Stars in 2010 and she also appears in the 2012 film Men in Black 3. Before Fame She studied musical theater at Wright State University and played a role in Show Boat. One of her first musical gigs was with Eden's Crush.

Trivia In 2011, she released the solo album, Killer Love, which featured the hits "Right There," and "Don't Hold Your Breath." Family Life She is the daughter of Alfonso Valiente, who is of Filipino descent, and Rosemary Elikolani, who is of mixed Hawaiian and Russian heritage. In 2015, she began dating tennis player Grigor Dimitrov . She was previously in a long term relationship with Formula 1 racer Lewis Hamilton . Nicole Scherzinger - Biography - IMDb Nicole Scherzinger Biography Showing all 82 items Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Trade Mark (1) | Trivia (26) | Personal Quotes (48) | Salary (2) Overview (4) Nicole Elikolani Valiente Prescovia Scherzinger Nicknames 5' 5" (1.65 m) Mini Bio (1) Nicole Scherzinger was born on June 29 in Honolulu, and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. While attending a performing arts high school, she won the Coca-Cola Classic Talent Contest and performed in many plays at The Actors Theatre of Louisville.

She then furthered her studies majoring in theater arts at Wright State University before entering the premiere season of the WB's television show, Popstars (2000), where she earned the role of lead vocalist in the female pop group, "Eden's Crush". Outside of her work with The Pussycat Dolls , Nicole recently performed with Japanese superstar, Yoshiki , at the Tokyo International Forum of Japan and had guest appearances on My Wife and Kids (2001) and Wanda at Large (2003). Nicole also has a single, "Breakfast in Bed", out on Adam Sandler 's 50 First Dates (2004) soundtrack. - IMDb Mini Biography By: AlishaSquarePants Trade Mark (1) Mother was a professional hula dancer. Former member of teen pop group "Eden's Crush". Attended Wright State University in Fairborn, Ohio Is a member of The Pussycat Dolls . She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and was raised in Louisville, Kentucky. Her father is of Filipino descent, from Batanes Island, Philippines. Her mother has Native Hawaiian and Ukrainian ancestry.

One of Nicole's maternal great-grandfathers, John Ivan Lenchanko, was born in 1913, in Keanae, Maui, to Niketa Dimtri Lenchanko and Paraskovia Zenchenko, who were Ukrainian immigrants. Even though she is of Filipino, Native Hawaiian, and Ukrainian descent, she played a Puerto Rican in 2003's Chasing Papi (2003). Has a younger sister named Ke'ala. Her mother's name is Rosemary. Her step-dad's name is George Scherzinger, which is where she gets her current last name. Joined the infamous Burlesque group The Pussycat Dolls under the stage name Nicole Kea. Opened for *NSYNC on their "Pop Odessey Tour" as a member of Eden's Crush. Has worked with the The Black Eyed Peas , Busta Rhymes and Timberland . Song "Don't Cha", with The Pussycat Dolls , went to number one in America. She majored in theater during her college years and she's planning on going back to stage on Broadway. She describes herself as a spiritual, hardworking, and passionate person.

Her favorite bands are U2 and The Black Eyed Peas . Her favorite movie is Napoleon Dynamite (2004). Her favorite Pussycat Doll song from PCD is "Feelin' Good". Ranked #22 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2007 list. Often confused with model/actress Alexandra Cheron and vice versa because they look so much alike. Auditioned for the musical, "Miss Saigon", because she was inspired by Lea Salonga . She did not know how she fared in the audition because by then, she was accepted as member of The Pussycat Dolls . Was a last minute addition to US: The X Factor (2004) after Cheryl was dropped. Doing some final touches on her solo album due for release before Christmas [November 2006] Working on The Pussycat Dolls ' second album, that is due for release in the middle of next year. [October 2006] From the late 2015 has been romantically involved with Bulgarian tennis player Grigor Dimitrov .

Personal Quotes (48) Once you stay true to just having a good time and being honest to your fans and your audience, you can't go wrong. Dancing is another way to communicate. That's what separates The Pussycat Dolls from other groups. I'm a strong believer in 'everything is meant to be for a reason.' I think shoulders are sexier than cleavage. I see lots of women having beautiful children later in life. And, if not, just freeze your eggs! I love what I do and I strive to be better; that's what keeps me going. I'm never a slacker, always a striver. I love making down-home Southern cooking, and just chilling out and having cakes and pies and baking stuff, you know. I'm a pretty simple girl. In normal life people say, 'You're so different than on stage!' Offstage I'm down to earth, simple and a very goofy girl... I like to make goofy faces, be dorky and not take things too seriously. I just love to laugh. If believing in yourself and going after what you want in life and realizing your worth is ruthless and selfish, then I'm definitely ruthless and selfish.

I love a man with a great sense of humor and who is intelligent - a man who has a great smile. He has to make me laugh. I like a man who is very ambitious and driven and who has a good heart and makes me feel safe. I like a man who is very strong and independent and confident - that is very sexy - but at the same time, he's very kind to people. It's important for a woman to feel good in her clothes. It's OK to have curves and to work them. You cry and you scream and you stomp your feet and you shout. You say, 'You know what? I'm giving up, I don't care.' And then you go to bed and you wake up and it's a brand new day, and you pick yourself back up again. I don't really believe in diets. I love food... If I deprive myself, I'm going to want it more. I snack on yogurt, raw cashews and cherry tomatoes. I can be quite daring with my clothes but I believe that you have to feel comfortable and confident to carry off whatever it is you're wearing.

Girl power is about loving yourself and having confidence and strength from within, so even if you're not wearing a sexy outfit, you feel sexy. Confidence comes with maturity, being more accepting of yourself. A lot of songs are empowering because everybody who has been through a hard time in a relationship or in their lives can relate to it. I'm definitely not the type to have a sing-off. I'm not catty like that. I sing for the right reasons. I've always had a fighter's spark in me. I was born with it. I think it's in my blood. I've never seen myself as sexy. I see myself as a goofball. It takes time to really understand your body shape and it's taken me years to know what I can and can't pull off. Music is my passion - it's what I love and it's in my blood. You can never take me away from my work. My bulimia was my addiction. Hurting myself was my addiction... The music is what saved me. That's the only thing I can trust. My favorite songs are the ones that really come from the heart. To be honest, I miss the old Hollywood way of having some mystique about the star.

You know, I try to avoid Googling myself, but sometimes I slip up. Sometimes I just want to see how the world is viewing me on a particular day. Although religion was around me my whole life I never felt it was forced upon me. It is my centering, my grounding, the soul of me. I feel I'm nothing without it. Growing up, I was very conservative in my wardrobe, so when I first joined The Pussycat Dolls , the biggest challenge was wearing those cabaret costumes. I didn't feel comfortable showing my body so much, showing my legs and butt, chest and midriff. Growing up, my mom was very strict about how I dressed and how I behaved, and I said to myself that I wasn't going to be like that. But now I know I'm going to be exactly like my mom. I'm going to be worse! I come from a strong religious background, and I had a very conservative upbringing. So I was nervous, and confused. Here I was wanting to be Whitney Houston , so why did I have to dress in lingerie to do that? I didn't get it. I definitely have the eye of the tiger.

I've fought my way to where I am and will continue to do so. I'm a hard worker - I get it from my family. We only know work. Nothing was handed to us. When I believe in something, I go after it. It's very hard to tell me 'no.' I don't like my thighs, the back of my legs or my chubby knees. I wear clothes that show off my legs in pictures and videos but not often when I'm appearing live. I never know if a song's going to be popular so I don't select them with that in mind. All I can do is follow my heart and my gut and go for songs that make me feel great. I think the sexiest thing about a man is that he's confident. Sure, sometimes you meet someone and you see his appearance first, but then you get to know him, and he looks completely different to you. I was a shy kid, but somehow I knew I would make it as a performer. I'd always be telling my mum that I was going to be a famous singer. In my school yearbooks I would write, 'Remember me when I'm famous.' I knew I had a gift. I was a very quiet, shy child.

I grew up in a small town, Louisville, Kentucky, and there weren't too many Hawaiian-Filipino girls, so I stuck out like a sore thumb. I didn't look like everyone else and didn't feel I belonged... But these things only build character and make you stronger. It taught me to grow into the woman I was to become. I would be a horrible lip-syncher. I would only ever sing live - that's why people come and see the show. It's not the easiest thing in the world to sing and dance at the same time, which is why I'm grateful to be able to do both. I'm going to take care of the man I'm with. I grew up in a household where my mum takes care of my dad - she cooks, she does everything - and that's the kind of girl I am. I'm no diva but I can be annoying in a recording studio. Of course I try to be a diva in terms of confidence of performance and owning a song but I've never behaved like one in terms of the negative connotations of the word. I'm way better in person than I am on things like Twitter.

I know Twitter is the best and fastest way to connect with fans who really appreciate you but I'm still not cool with it - although I am trying! I try my best but I'm a one-on-one person and I don't want to tell people I'm on the toilet or I just brushed my teeth. I've always been too hard on myself to behave like I've arrived or even to enjoy whatever success I've had. I've always envisioned myself higher than where I was and I still do. With each success I think, 'That's nice but I'm supposed to go there!' It turns out that understanding the British public is not rocket science. The British appreciate honesty and they also have a bonkers, off-the-wall sense of humor like me. Love makes me vulnerable. In business I'm tough on myself - I'm like a drill sergeant. If I'm down, I'm used to getting right back up, but when it comes to love, your heart can't do that. The problem is I'm a perfectionist, so the producer might say he's happy with my vocal take but I'll say, 'No, it can be better.' I'll do it again and again until I feel I've got the truth out of a song.

When I hit my thirties, that's when I calmed down and I wasn't so tough on myself. I wasn't doing the yo-yo dieting any more. I gave myself a break. I think that, if you're more accepting of yourself, you're more free and open and can just allow more people in. When I'm a mum, I'm not going to be one of those mums who has nannies. Actually, I might have nannies - never say never - but I'm not having someone else raise my kids. When you break a sweat you just feel great. You've got your endorphins going. You feel better. You look better. And if you aren't able to get a workout in, try to find a steam room somewhere. You just look and feel so much better after a sweat. [webchat with Stylist Magazine, June 2014]) I would really love to dabble in acting - I'd love to do films but that will take time. An actress I really admire is Marion Cotillard , also Cameron Diaz . Beautiful strong women who aren't afraid to be goofy...

Salary (2) Nicole Scherzinger Picture Gallery 1 - Dancing with the Stars - Pussycat Dolls Nicole Scherzinger Picture Gallery 1 - Dancing with the Stars - Pussycat Dolls Total images: 317 | © JAlbum & Chameleon | Help Nicole Scherzinger To Nicole Scherzinger Gallery #2 Nicole Scherzinger Height 5' 5" Born June 29 1978 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA Copyright © Design Watt-up Custom Search Nicole Scherzinger: Nicole Scherzinger was born on June 29 in Honolulu, and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. While attending a performing arts high school, she won the Coca-Cola Classic Talent Contest and performed in many plays at The Actors Theatre of Louisville. She then furthered her studies majoring in theater arts at Wright State University before entering the premiere season of the WB's television show, Popstars where she earned a role of lead vocalist in the female pop group "Eden's Crush. Outside of her work with the Dolls, Nicole recently performed with Japanese superstar, Yoshiki, at the Tokyo International Forum of Japan and had guest appearances on My wife and Kids and Wanda at Large.

Nicole also has a single, "Breakfast in Bed" out on Adam Sandler's 50 First Dates soundtrack. Trivia Mother was a professional hula dancer. Former member of teen pop group Eden's Crush. Attended Wright State University in Fairborn, Ohio Is a member of the Pussycat Dolls. Her ethnic background is: Half-Filipino, a quarter Russian and a quarter Hawaiian. She was born in Hawaii to a Filipino father who comes from the Batanes Island, Philippines. She grew up in a Louisville, Kentucky. Even though she is Hawaiian, Filipino, and Russian, she played a Puerto Rican in 2003's Chasing Papi. Formerly engaged to 311 singer Nick Hexum. Has a younger sister named Ke'ala. Her mother's name is Rosemary, and her step-dad's name is Gary. Joined the infamous Burlesque group Pussycat Dolls under the stage name, Nicole Kea. Opened for Nsync on their Pop Odessey Tour as a member of Eden's Crush. Toured with Days of the New as a female background vocalist.

Has worked with the Black Eyed Peas, Busta Rhymes and Timberland Song 'Don't Cha' with the Pussycat Dolls went to number one in America She majored in theater during her college years and she's planning on going back to stage on Broadway. She describes herself as a spiritual, hardworking and passionate person. Her favorite bands are U2 and Black Eyed Peas. Her favorite movie is Napoleon Dynamite. Her favorite Pussycat Doll song from PCD is "Feelin' Good". Ranked #22 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2007 list. Often confused with Model/Actress Alexandra Cheron and vice versa because they look so much alike. Auditioned for the musical Miss Saigon because she was inspired by Lea Salonga. She did not know how she fared in the audition because by then, she was accepted as member of PCD. By using our website you Agree to and Acknowledge to Disclaimer: All pictures are copyright to their respective owners. No infringement is intended. Watt-up.com does not claim ownership of any of the photos displayed in these galleries. Tags at the bottom of the photos are to show that it was originally posted here.

Images are for entertainment / news/ fan purposes only, if there is an issue with any of the photos displayed, contact for prompt removal. The use of media materials is protected by the fair use Clause of the US Copyright Act of 1976 , which allows for the rebroadcast of copyrighted materials for the purpose of commentary, criticism, and education. The Pussycat Dolls - Music on Google Play The Pussycat Dolls About the artist The Pussycat Dolls were an American girl group and dance ensemble, founded in Los Angeles, California, by choreographer Robin Antin in 1995 as a burlesque troupe. After attracting media attention, Antin negotiated a record deal with Interscope Geffen A&M Records in 2003 turning the group into a music franchise comprising Nicole Scherzinger, Carmit Bachar, Ashley Roberts, Jessica Sutta, Melody Thornton and Kimberly Wyatt. Overseen by Antin, Interscope and various partners, the group was transformed into a global image and commercial brand.

The Pussycat Dolls were launched into mainstream recognition following the release of PCD, which contained the number-one singles "Don't Cha", "Buttons", and "Stickwitu". However, despite their commercial success, the group was plagued by internal conflict due to the overemphasis on Scherzinger, the group's lead member, and the subordinate treatment of the other members. Bachar's departure from the group preceded the release of their second and final studio album Doll Domination, which contains singles "When I Grow Up", "I Hate This Part" and "Jai Ho!". In 2009, they announced a minor hiatus that was later revealed to be an official break-up. 1 $5.99 PCD is the debut studio album by American girl group The Pussycat Dolls, released on September 12, 2005, by A&M Records. In 1993, the Pussycat Dolls was created as burlesque troupe by choreographer... 1 Nicole Scherzinger 0 Nicole Scherzinger is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, actress and television personality.

Born in Honolulu, Hawaii and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, she performed in various singing compe... 0 Fergie 0 Fergie Duhamel /ˈfɜːrɡi dəˈmɛl/ is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She is the female vocalist for the hip hop group The Black Eyed Peas, with whom she has achieved chart success worldwi... 0 Christina Aguilera 0 Christina María Aguilera is an American singer, songwriter, actress and television personality. Born in Staten Island, New York and raised in Rochester and Wexford, Pennsylvania, she appeared on th... 0 Jennifer Lopez 0 Jennifer Lynn Lopez (born July 24, 1969), also known as JLo, is an American singer, actress, dancer, fashion designer, author, and producer. Lopez gained her first high-profile job as a Fly Girl da... 0 Britney Spears 0 Britney Jean Spears is an American singer, dancer and actress. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, she performed acting roles in stage productions and television shows a... 0 Rihanna 0 Rihanna is the youngest solo artist to score 13 No.

1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100—the fastest to do so—she’s sold more than 54 million albums and 203 million tracks worldwide. Rihanna is an ei... 0 Gwen Stefani 0 Before she discovered she could write songs, Gwen Stefani was looking forward to a life of marriage, children, and white picket fences. When her brother introduced her to ska and new wave music, it... 0 Jordin Sparks 0 Jordin Brianna Sparks is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She rose to fame in 2007 after winning the sixth season of American Idol; at age 17, she became the youngest winner in the seri... 0 Nelly Furtado 0 Nelly Kim Furtado ComIH is a Canadian singer and songwriter. Furtado first gained fame with her debut album Whoa, Nelly!, a critical and commercial success that spawned two top 10 singles; "I'm Lik... 0 Destiny's Child 0 Destiny's Child was an American girl group whose final and best-known line-up comprised Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams. Formed in 1997 in Houston, Texas, Destiny's Child memb...

0 Christina Milian 0 Christine Flores, better known as Christina Milian, is an American singer, songwriter and actress. At the age of 19, Milian signed a contract with Def Jam. In 2001, Milian released her self-titled ... 0 Natasha Bedingfield 0 Natasha Anne Bedingfield is a British singer and songwriter. Bedingfield released her debut album, Unwritten, in 2004, which contained primarily up-tempo pop songs and was influenced by R&B music. ... 0 The Black Eyed Peas 0 The Black Eyed Peas is an American group, consisting of rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo, and singer Fergie. Originally an alternative hip hop group, they subsequently changed their musical soun... 0 Beyoncé 0 Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child and rose to fam... 0 Spice Girls 0 The Spice Girls are an English pop girl group formed in 1994.

The group originally consisted of Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisholm, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell, and Victoria Beckham, née Adams. They w... 0 Ashlee Simpson 0 Ashley Nicolle Ross, known by the stage name Ashlee Simpson, is an American singer-songwriter, actress, and media personality. The younger sister of pop singer and actress Jessica Simpson, Ashlee b... 0 The Pussycat Dolls - Listen to Free Music by The Pussycat Dolls on Pandora Internet Radio more The Pussycat Dolls Founded by choreographer Robin Antin in 1995, the Pussycat Dolls began as a burlesque dance revue based in Los Angeles, spawned a second revue in Las Vegas, grew into an A-list phenomena with a revolving cast of guest celebrities, and eventually became a recording act with a number one dance hit. It wasn't long after launching its revue that the troupe began attracting actresses and models who wanted to become a Pussycat Doll for a night.

Christina Aguilera , Pamela Anderson, Kelly Osbourne , P!nk , Britney Spears , Carmen Electra , and Gwen Stefani are just some of the names who donned lingerie and pinup costumes and joined the Dolls for their flirtatious shows. An appearance in the 2003 film Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle was followed by numerous television appearances, most with Carmen Electra . Capitalizing on the nationwide attention and the addition of former Eden's Crush member Nicole Scherzinger as lead singer, the single "Don't Cha" with special guest Busta Rhymes appeared at the beginning of 2005 and climbed to number two on the pop chart, number one on the dance chart. With help from the Black Eyed Peas ' will.i.am and producer Timbaland , the Pussycat Dolls recorded their full-length debut. The A&M label released PCD, a Top Ten hit, in the summer of 2005. In 2008 member Carmit Bachar left to pursue a solo career while the Interscope label announced that a solo album from Scherzinger was being put on hold after four teaser singles failed to climb the charts.

Continuing on as a five-piece, the Dolls released both the single "When I Grow Up" and the album Doll Domination that same year. "When I Grow Up" reached the Top Ten in 16 countries. Following the release of Doll Domination, rumors began to swirl regarding tension between the members of the Dolls and Scherzinger . Subsequently, by 2010, original Doll members Jessica Sutta , Kimberly Wyatt, Melody Thornton , and Ashley Roberts had left the group. ~ David Jeffries The Pussycat Dolls Biography - ARTISTdirect Music N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # The Pussycat Dolls Biography “Inside every woman is a Pussycat Doll,” says Robin Antin, the creator of the singing-and-dancing ensemble that has risen from underground cool to major label hot. “It’s about female empowerment, about being confident with who you are.

It’s about singing and dancing in front of a mirror by yourself and having fun.” With their debut album, PCD, set for release by A&M Records on September 13, 2005 (led by the #1 smash “Don’t Cha,” a duet with Busta Rhymes and produced by Cee-Lo), The Pussycat Dolls go beyond being extraordinarily beautiful. With tremendous voices, and after working with today’s top songwriters and producers (including Will.I.Am from the Black Eyed Peas, Timbaland, Rich Harrison, Sean Garrett and Ron Fair), The Pussycat Dolls are ready to stamp their mark on music and on attitudes. “To me, a Pussycat Doll is fearless but also vulnerable,” says lead singer Nicole Scherzinger. “We’re strong but we like to play too. The line in ‘Don’t Cha’--‘don’t cha wish your girlfriend was hot like me’--is meant to be empowering.

The Pussycat Dolls are not about just being hot but also about saying something with real feeling.” From Scherzinger, who earlier scored a Top 10 album and single while in girl group Eden’s Crush, to Jessica Sutta, the one-time captain of the Miami Heat dance troupe; from Carmit Bachar, the “La Vida Loca” girl on Ricky Martin’s world tour, to Ashley Roberts and Kimberly Wyatt, two of the most talented young dancers in Hollywood, and Melody Thornton, a stunning singer chosen from an open audition, these Pussycat Dolls represent the next step for the group whose Sunset Strip performances became the hippest ticket in Hollywood. The Pussycat Dolls were born in a tiny dance studio in the L.A. garage of actress Christina Applegate, with whom Antin was rooming in the early ‘90s. Antin had appeared in commercials for Coke and 7-Up, and did choreography for music videos for the likes of Smash Mouth, The Offspring and No Doubt. “But I wanted to do something creative and different,” she says.

So Antin invited over a few girlfriends who were also tour/music video dancers and they began to play around with her own choreography, a style endowed with the spirit of famed choreographer Bob Fosse (“Sweet Charity,” “Cabaret”) but also music from Led Zeppelin to punk rock, Siouxsie and The Banshees to Bjork, and fashion as well. Meanwhile Applegate suggested they perform at the Sunset Strip’s renowned Viper Room. Owner Johnny Depp saw them rehearse and reportedly said, “This is why I opened a club.” The Pussycat Dolls, which have seen many members in its evolving lineup since debuting in 1995, became the Thursday night opening act for the next six years. A turning point came in 2000 when No Doubt’s Gwen Stefani came to a show and said she’d love to do a guest spot, not just to dance but to sing. So did Christina Aguilera. In 2002 it was time to take the show to a bigger venue and so The Pussycat Dolls moved to The Roxy. For two shows a week, for seven weeks, the place was sold out.

Other guest performers included Brittany Murphy, Charlize Theron, Nikka Costa, Paris Hilton and Pamela Anderson. All of them appeared without pay, just for the fun of it, including emcee Applegate. That same year, Antin joined forces with Jimmy Iovine, Chairman, Interscope Geffen A&M, who also envisioned taking them to a higher level. Their “We Went As Far As We Felt Like Going” was heard in 2004’s Shark Tale, their cover of the standard “Sway” (helmed by Ron Fair, A&M President and producer for Aguilera and the Black Eyed Peas, among others) was heard in 2004’s Shall We Dance? The Pussycat Dolls were also seen in 2003’s Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle and Pink’s “Trouble” video as well as 2005’s Be Cool. Scherzinger was featured with Will Smith on “If U Can’t Dance (Slide)” on his 2005 Lost And Found album.

Today, there is a Pussycat Dolls line of makeup from Stila and The Pussycat Dolls Lounge opened in April 2005 inside Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, featuring a different roster of performers. The future may hold a line of clothing, lingerie, perfume, videogames, TV and movie projects, and other lounges. Nicole Scherzinger Nicole Scherzinger is what entertainment industry executives call "a triple threat." This free-spirited artist is not just another pretty face; she can sing, act, AND dance. In a business that has been criticized for placing more emphasis on "image" than "ability" she shatters stereotypes with her blend of exotic beauty, charisma, and undeniable talent. Scherzinger, who is of Hawaiian-Russian-Filipino descent, knew from a young age that she was destined to become an entertainer; performing is in her blood. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, as a child she watched her family of entertainers perform Polynesian shows featuring her mother as the lead hula dancer and her grandmother, Tutu, as the singer. At the age of six her family relocated to Louisville, Kentucky.

Transitioning from island life was a new challenge for Nicole. "It was difficult at first because I didn't look like everyone else", she recalls, feeling at times like the ugly duckling. Growing up, Nicole attended performing arts junior and senior high schools. At 14 her first professional play was at the prestigious Actors Theatre of Louisville. While attending Wright State University in Dayton, OH, she majored in theatre and minored in dance, garnering such lead roles as Velma Kelly in "Chicago" and Julie LaVerne in "Show Boat", supporting herself with local modeling jobs. Nicole then learned the rock band Days Of The New was looking for a female vocalist. Soon after hearing the demos she recorded with lead singer, Travis Meeks, the band's producer Scott Litt called her out to L.A., where she recorded their second album and set out on the road to tour with them. After touring she returned home to work on her own music. However auditions for WB's talent series "Popstars" had her driving to Chicago, joining an audition line at five a.m. but would soon pay off. Eden's Crush, the girl group that resulted from "Popstars," was a sensation.

Its 2001 self-titled debut album went Top 10 and the single "Get Over Yourself" went to #1 on Billboard’s singles chart. In its year-plus together, the band toured with N*Sync and Jessica Simpson. After Eden's Crush, Nicole explored opportunities in the acting world. Back in LA, she landed acting roles in feature films such as "Chasing Papi" and guest-starred in television series such as "My Wife and Kids." It wasn't long until she heard that The Pussycat Dolls were looking for singers and as soon as she discovered music industry icons Jimmy Iovine and Ron Fair were attached to the project, the tenacious Scherzinger arranged to drop by one night and delivered a jaw dropping a cappella performance that left both Iovine and Fair dazzled. Nicole not only landed the coveted spot of lead singer for PCD but has also written on their soon-to-be-released album. "The Pussycat Dolls have no boundaries," says Scherzinger. "We continue to stretch and find ourselves in every performance.

We do what is truthful for each of us." While it is obvious she has everything it takes to be a career artist, it is Nicole Scherzinger's unbridled passion to express herself musically that intrigues and inspires her growing legion of fans. Carmit Bachar Carmit Bachar, the fire-hot redhead, is as talented as she is beautiful. Her mother is of Dutch/Indonesian decent and her father is Israeli. Being a native of Los Angeles and coming from a family of entertainers has led her down the path of working with some of the most successful artists of our time: No Doubt, Beyonce, P. Diddy, Macy Gray and Janet Jackson to name a few. She has numerous feature film and commercial credits - her "bon-bon" was most recognized as Ricky Martin's La Vida Loca girl! Carmit is one of the most respected dancers and choreographers in the business. Not to be limited to just one genre, she attended Hamilton Academy of Music, in order to hone her sultry voice and piano chops. She was also a rhythmic gymnastics national team member and placed 5th at the '92 Olympic Trials.

Carmit has been putting her heart and soul into the Dolls since the underground movement began. "Individual personality makes this group sassy," she says, which is where her nickname 'Foxy' comes from. "You have to be comfortable in your skin and exude confidence." Born with a cleft lip/palate, Carmit's success has given her the desire to give back to children. She is in the process of founding a non-profit organization, Smile With Me, for the community of cleft children in Los Angeles. Carmit believes in limitless possibility and having overcome her own obstacles, she feels compelled to instill passion and creativity wherever she goes. With her inspirational personality, powerful presence and determination, she is sharing that light with one child at a time. This Doll's enthusiasm, drive and discipline give her the momentum to succeed in this fast paced world. Get ready for this hottie to blaze the scene! Ashley Roberts Phoenix native Roberts started dancing when she was three, singing when she was nine. Her father was a drummer turned car dealer who had played for The Mamas & The Papas; her mother was a Pilates instructor. Four years ago, just out of high school, she headed for L.A.

During previous summers she had come to the West Coast to study modern dance. This time, she was in L.A. for good. Since then she’s hooked commercials for Eclipse gum and Joe Boxer clothing, and appeared in a Counting Crows video. And within six months, she was also a Pussycat Doll. “I honestly didn’t know about them but the word of mouth among dancers was awesome.” Noting that when she sings she has a Marilyn Monroe-type voice, she says her onstage character is “flirtatious but innocent. She’s a fun free spirit. I guess I’m ‘the blonde’ in the group but,” she adds with a smile, “it ain’t natural.” Jessica Sutta When she tore the ACL in both knees as a teenager while on stage, Jessica Sutta’s dream of being a prima ballerina ended. But her dreams of being a dancer were just beginning. Born and raised in Miami, of Irish-Russian-Polish, Catholic-Jewish heritage, she went to the New World School of the Arts at age 14 to study dance. After being injured, she switched to theater, but told herself that she’d dance again.

And she did, dancing in the Miami Heat troupe and being named captain her final year, 2001. As an actress, she was featured as a pill-poppin’ Gothic teenager in the drama series “Ocean Ave.,” shot in South Florida for audiences from Sweden to South Africa, and in the film Bully directed by Larry Clark. In 2002, she moved to L.A. and three months later was on a dance audition for a PSA involving Smokey the Bear when choreographer Antin took notice. “She’s sweet, always positive, and very sensitive,” says Antin, “but on stage she turns it on.” Tapped for The Pussycat Dolls, with her pale skin and dark hair, Sutta’s persona echoes a Betty Page pin-up. From the moment she joined The Pussycat Dolls, she says, “this is where I always wanted to be. I thought The Pussycat Dolls were genius. I am so blessed to be a part of this group.” Melody Thornton Chosen from an open audition talent search, Melody Thornton was a rising young star in hometown Phoenix.

She sang backup for local artists and performed the National Anthem for the Arizona Diamondbacks while attending college. Her Mexican maternal grandmother had been a singer for mariachi bands; her African-American paternal grandfather was a blues guitarist and her mother was a Mexican folklore dancer. Being the only Latina and African-American in The Pussycat Dolls means a great deal to her. “I think a lot of the audience can relate to me,” she says, “and that adds to the Dolls.” The first time she saw The Pussycat Dolls was on Christina Aguilera’s “MTV Diary.” “I loved the concept.” She recorded the show and played it back over and over. When she heard on MTV News that the group was auditioning, she drove to Burbank with her mother and sister. When they arrived at 5 a.m., five people were ahead of her. Thornton went in for the audition and her mother and sister waited across the street in their car for nine hours. “I tried to mimic the concept to get noticed,” she says, “but that wasn’t easy. I’ve never even had a dance class.

But once I sang, I worked it.” Called back with three others, she did choreography for a day and then sang for Iovine. “I wasn’t nervous because I didn’t know who he was,” she says with a laugh. “Besides, I don’t like to appear intimidated. Failure is not an option.” She then sang for Fair, who accompanied her on piano. A week of rehearsals and a Viper Room show later and Melody was welcomed aboard in December 2003. Kimberly Wyatt Down-home Southern girl Kimberly Wyatt also happens to be, according to Antin, “the sexiest dancer I have ever seen in my life.” Says Wyatt, “I’m a lot shyer than most of the girls, but my personality onstage is full-out. I really go for it.” Born in Warrensburg, MO, a tiny farm town near the Ozarks, her father is a trucker and her mother goes on the road with him. Having danced since she was seven, by the time Wyatt was 14 she was earning scholarships to study in New York each summer, from the Joffrey Ballet to the Broadway Dance Center.

Graduating high school at 17, she promptly flew to Las Vegas to audition for cruise ship and casino shows. Landing a revue on Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas, then the largest cruise ship in the world, she was able to visit most of Southern Europe. In 2001, she moved to L.A., despite an offer from the Hubbard St. Dance Co. in Chicago. “All I knew was that L.A. is where dancers got jobs and L.A. was the dot MapQuest led to. My parents thought, ‘Oh my God, what is she going to turn into out there?’” In 2003, Antin was the choreographer for a video for Nick Lachey’s solo album when Wyatt auditioned. Antin asked her that night to join The Pussycat Dolls. “I had only seen a poster for them,” Wyatt recalls. “I remember falling in love with the girls. Not many acts let you be sexy and still be about girl power.” “Small town Middle America is different from the coasts,” she says, “and all the girls come from big cities. I have a different perspective.

They love my stories about towns where the fancy clothing store is Wal-Mart.” The Pussycat Dolls Bio from Discogs The Pussycat Dolls were an American pop girl group and dance ensemble, founded in Los Angeles, California, by choreographer Robin Antin in 1995 as a burlesque troupe. Shortly after launching their own revue, the troupe became well-known for the number of actresses and models that joined and performed as a Pussycat Doll for a night alongside the group. With this growing amount of media attention, Antin then negotiated a record deal with Interscope Records in 2003, which transformed the group into a music franchise comprising Nicole Scherzinger, Carmit Bachar, Ashley Roberts (2), Jessica Sutta, Melody Thornton, and Kimberly Wyatt. Overseen by Antin, Interscope and various partners, the group was transformed into a global image and commercial brand.

The group's debut album, PCD, containing the number-one singles "Don't Cha", "Buttons", and "Stickwitu", launched the girls into mainstream international recognition - but despite this high level of commercial success, the group was plagued by reports of internal conflict due to the overemphasis on Scherzinger, the group's lead member and main vocalist. Bachar's departure from the group preceded the release of their second and final studio album, 2008's Doll Domination, which featured singles "When I Grow Up", "I Hate This Part", and "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)", and by 2010, all members, including Scherzinger, had left the group as well, after announcing a hiatus in early 2009. The Dolls brand diversified into merchandise, reality television programs, a Las Vegas act, product endorsements, spin-off recording groups (Girlicious, Paradiso Girls) and other ventures.

In 2009, Billboard ranked the Pussycat Dolls as the 80th most successful musical act of the 2000s, having sold in excess of 54 million records worldwide, positioning them as one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. In 2011, Antin began to assemble a new group, initially designed as a "newer generation" of the Dolls, but by 2013, this group of women had become G.R.L., and had released their own debut single in July of that year.

Question: Which member of The Pussycat Dolls was born in Hawaii?
Answer: NICOLE SHERZINGER